| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $41.53 | 4.853% | $43.5455 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 5.418% | $180.1277 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.42 | 13.111% | $14.0484 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.33 | 5.723% | $52.1532 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.82 | 8.680% | $186.734 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.47 | 9.805% | $8.2024 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.48 | 12.513% | $237.9425 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.92 | $722.7537 | $722.75 | $722.80 | $722.60 | |